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Two ongoing, full-time positions based in Shepparton
Case management with a focus on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending
Earn $86,6+1 - $+3,274 per year (plus super) with yearly increases
About us
Community Correctional Services (CCS) is a state-wide service providing for the management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious *** offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole. In this role CCS helps individuals break the cycle of offending, ensures court and parole order conditions are met and, where they are not, prosecutes breaches in court or engages the Adult Parole Board.
CCS plays a vital role in contributing to the safety of the community by:
Applying case management practice that reduces reoffending,
Engaging individuals to build responsibility, and
Connecting individuals to programs, services and community.
About the role
Case Managers in the Court Practice stream are responsible for applying evidence-based case management practices to individuals at medium or high risk of reoffending.
This role is required to manage a case load of individuals with a range of order requirements aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending through conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending whilst directing and monitoring compliance with court order obligations.
This role is required to utilise case management practices to actively engage individuals and ensure responsive, targeted interventions to assist in reducing their risk of reoffending. Case Managers must support individuals to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety.
Some of the key accountabilities of this role include:
Apply evidence-based practice in the case management of individuals assessed as medium or high risk of reoffending including ensuring effective assessment, planning, intervention, and review.
Identify and evaluate factors that relate to individual offending behaviour and provide individualised risk assessment, case planning, service coordination, identification of interventions to reduce risk, and use of brokerage funds where required to ensure engagement of a person's responsive interventions.
Motivate and influence individuals in the case management process. Model pro social behaviours and draws on strengths-based approaches.
Monitor a person's compliance against order requirements; demonstrate assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours and escalating issues to senior staff in a timely manner.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
demonstrated understanding and/or practice of effective case management practices; proactively managing risk with more complex individuals
demonstrated understanding and/or practice of modelling pro social behaviours and ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed.
the ability to effectively negotiate and influence complex stakeholders to encourage participation and cooperation
excellent verbal communication skills with assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.
A relevant qualification in social work or related human services discipline (preferred) or criminal justice, criminology (desirable) with work experience in a related field.
What's in it for you?
A fair salary
Generous leave entitlements
Transparent performance framework
Employee Wellbeing support
Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
Secondments and promotions
Click here to read more about our benefits
Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS
For more details regarding this position, please contact Amy Simpson – A/Manager Court Practice on 0467XXXXXX.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Two ongoing, full-time positions based in Shepparton
Case management with a focus on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending
Earn $86,6+1 - $+3,274 per year (plus super) with yearly increases
About us
Community Correctional Services (CCS) is a state-wide service providing for the management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious *** offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole. In this role CCS helps individuals break the cycle of offending, ensures court and parole order conditions are met and, where they are not, prosecutes breaches in court or engages the Adult Parole Board.
CCS plays a vital role in contributing to the safety of the community by:
Applying case management practice that reduces reoffending,
Engaging individuals to build responsibility, and
Connecting individuals to programs, services and community.
About the role
Case Managers in the Court Practice stream are responsible for applying evidence-based case management practices to individuals at medium or high risk of reoffending.
This role is required to manage a case load of individuals with a range of order requirements aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending through conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending whilst directing and monitoring compliance with court order obligations.
This role is required to utilise case management practices to actively engage individuals and ensure responsive, targeted interventions to assist in reducing their risk of reoffending. Case Managers must support individuals to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety.
Some of the key accountabilities of this role include:
Apply evidence-based practice in the case management of individuals assessed as medium or high risk of reoffending including ensuring effective assessment, planning, intervention, and review.
Identify and evaluate factors that relate to individual offending behaviour and provide individualised risk assessment, case planning, service coordination, identification of interventions to reduce risk, and use of brokerage funds where required to ensure engagement of a person's responsive interventions.
Motivate and influence individuals in the case management process. Model pro social behaviours and draws on strengths-based approaches.
Monitor a person's compliance against order requirements; demonstrate assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours and escalating issues to senior staff in a timely manner.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
demonstrated understanding and/or practice of effective case management practices; proactively managing risk with more complex individuals
demonstrated understanding and/or practice of modelling pro social behaviours and ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed.
the ability to effectively negotiate and influence complex stakeholders to encourage participation and cooperation
excellent verbal communication skills with assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.
A relevant qualification in social work or related human services discipline (preferred) or criminal justice, criminology (desirable) with work experience in a related field.
What's in it for you?
A fair salary
Generous leave entitlements
Transparent performance framework
Employee Wellbeing support
Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
Secondments and promotions
Click here to read more about our benefits
Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS
For more details regarding this position, please contact Amy Simpson – A/Manager Court Practice on 0467XXXXXX.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Case Manager | Shepparton position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Benalla offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.